Forte at 1440 Beacon
1440 Beacon St,
Brookline, MA 02446
$2,785 - $3,818 Plus Fees
Studio - 1 Bed | 12 Month Lease
Boston College
Chesnut Hill, MA
Boston College - Chesnut Hill, MA Area Guide
Show your Eagle pride in maroon and gold
BC
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Eagles
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Private
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Jesuit
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Catholic
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Supportive
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Nurturing
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Selective
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Respected
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Historic
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Comprehensive
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Scenic
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Service-Oriented
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The first institution of higher learning to operate in the city of Boston, Boston College is centered on academic excellence, touting education with heart and soul. Among the country’s foremost universities, BC was founded in the Jesuit tradition in 1863 and remains committed to leading students on a comprehensive journey of discovery that integrates their intellectual, personal, ethical, and religious formation. BC also welcomes and celebrates a diverse student body from many different faiths.
Boston College’s main campus is located in Chestnut Hill, about eight miles from Downtown Boston. A wide variety of apartments are located near campus. Those affiliated with Boston College find Allston-Brighton, Newton, and Jamaica Plain to be especially convenient areas to look for rental options.
More than 270 student clubs and organizations, 31 NCAA Division I Eagles athletics, and 40 intramural sports contribute to the vibrancy of BC’s Chestnut Hill campus. Access to the BC Shuttle and MBTA makes getting around Boston, from one world-class amenity to another, simple.
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Boston College - Chesnut Hill, MA (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Boston College - Chesnut Hill, MA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Boston College - Chesnut Hill, MA (University) provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
80
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Boston College - Chesnut Hill, MA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hammond Pond Reservation
- Chestnut Hill Reservation
- Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
- Coit Observatory
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.